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Truck Accident Causes

Truck Accident Causes

Truck accidents often involve some type of negligence on the part of the truck driver, the trucking company, or both. Some of the common causes of car-truck accidents include:

• Driver fatigue
• Inattention by the truck driver
• Bad or aggressive driving by the truck driver, such as tailgating or speeding
• Lack of proper maintenance of the truck or trailer
• Improper loading
• Driving with an unsecured load
• Use of amphetamines by the truck driver
• Tire tread separation and tire blowouts
• Negligent driving in bad weather conditions
• Negligent passing
• Trucks obscuring a car driver's view
• Truck jackknifing and rollovers on slippery roads

If you are injured in an accident involving a large truck, it may be possible to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against both the negligent truck driver and the trucking company that employs him or her. If the accident involves a commercial vehicle you may also have a claim against the insurer of the trailer.

At HPC, our lawyers will find out if the trucking company, driver, or the owner of the trailer is responsible for causing the accident and, if so, seek compensation for past and future medical expenses, past and future wages, pain and suffering, disability, and for other damages. We also represent family members in wrongful death cases

Free Initial Consultation

We offer a free initial consultation for victims of trucking accidents. If you cannot make it to our office, we will come to you at the hospital or at your home.

Contact the Phoenix, Arizona truck accident attorneys at HPC today at 602.271.9344.

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